Would you pass the driving theory test today?

When the driving licence was launched in 1903, it cost all of 5 shillings (25p) and car tax would set you back 20 shillings (£1) a year. Much has changed since then, including the introduction in 1996 of separate written theory test.

driving theory test

Would you pass the driving theory test if you sat it today? Have a go at the following 12 sample multiple choice questions and find out.

Try your hand at the driving theory test

Driving theory test

If you wish to drive a car or ride a motorcycle on the roads, you will need to pass the driving theory test before you book either your practical driving test or the motorcycle practical test.

Remember, you need to have a provisional driving licence in order to take your driving theory test.

There are two parts to the driving theory test, both taken on the same day. First you have to sit a multiple choice exam ( a sample of which you can have a go at above). Next, there is a hazard perception test – the questions and format of the hazard perception test vary depending on what kind of vehicle you want to drive. You need to pass both to pass the theory test.

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Comments

  1. Howard Jones

    Reply

    Unfortunately the person setting the questions needs to check their english/spelling, never ever seen a duel on a duel carriageway yet, must be a new form of combative entertainment !!
    I think you mean dual carriageway, yes?

  2. Charles

    Reply

    There are two correct answers to the first question; ‘Doubled’ and ‘Up to 10 times greater’, since doubled is in fact also up to 10 times greater.

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